The Hive -- January 2015
Sunday, January 18, 2015 Interpreting Battle Road
Sponsored by McAlpins Corp
The Buzz....
9:30 - 11:30 -- Come for the morning, get some sewing done, discuss a book, watch a movie or all three!
* Hive Book Club -- Read and Discuss -- The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman by Laurence Sterne. Discussion lead by Matthew Mees
* Sunday Morning Movie -- "The School for Scandal" by Richard Brinsley Sheridan (A Great Performances: Theatre in America production)
Lectures: Interpreting Battle Road
12:00 -12:30 Interpreting Hartwell Taverm
Park Ranger Jim Hollister will lead a discussion of topics and issues surrounding the interpretation of Hartwell Tavern: the family, the house, tavern operation and the Revolution.
12:30 - 1:00 Meet the Smiths
In 2014, the Lincoln Minute Men, after receiving a generous donation from the family of long-time member Wayne Mount, contacted Minute Man NHP about using the money towards furnishing the Captain William Smith House. You'll hear about this amazing project, why particular items were chosen and how we can use them to interpret this wonderful house and the fascinating family that occupied it.
1:15 - 2:00 Battle Road Combat and the Bloody Angle
The Bloody Angle, a curved stretch of road in Lincoln, MA is one of the best preserved and documented battle sites within the bounds of Minute Man NHP. Why did one of the sharpest actions on April 19, 1775 occur here? How do we know what really happened? We'll look at primary sources related to this action, discuss how the opposing forces engaged one another, and how the landscape may have played a key role.
Lectures: Interpreting Battle Road
12:00 -12:30 Interpreting Hartwell Taverm
Park Ranger Jim Hollister will lead a discussion of topics and issues surrounding the interpretation of Hartwell Tavern: the family, the house, tavern operation and the Revolution.
12:30 - 1:00 Meet the Smiths
In 2014, the Lincoln Minute Men, after receiving a generous donation from the family of long-time member Wayne Mount, contacted Minute Man NHP about using the money towards furnishing the Captain William Smith House. You'll hear about this amazing project, why particular items were chosen and how we can use them to interpret this wonderful house and the fascinating family that occupied it.
1:15 - 2:00 Battle Road Combat and the Bloody Angle
The Bloody Angle, a curved stretch of road in Lincoln, MA is one of the best preserved and documented battle sites within the bounds of Minute Man NHP. Why did one of the sharpest actions on April 19, 1775 occur here? How do we know what really happened? We'll look at primary sources related to this action, discuss how the opposing forces engaged one another, and how the landscape may have played a key role.
Clinics: Fine Tune Your Impression
2:15 - 3:30
Newbie Clinic for Women - Whether you are just starting out or need to make some updates, we'll look at what you need to interpret New England early 1770's - the good, better, and best.
Refit your breeches -- Do your breeches look more like bloomers? Are your kneebands more like shinbands? Time to get your breeches refit! You will learn some tricks for getting your breeches to fit in a more 18th century manner. Bring your breeches and sewing kit.
Pinking -- We'll look at pinking as a technique for finishing silk trim for a gown. Try your hand at several pinking techniques using a pinking iron and other tools.
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Location: Minuteman Technical High School, Lexington, MA
As always, there will be coffee and tea available, but snacks to share are always welcome!
Sunday Hives are free of charge and are brought to you by The Hive volunteers, Minute Man National Historical Park and the generosity of Minuteman Tech for the use of their space.
Questions? Contact: hiveworkshops@gmail.com
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